Subtract 8/4 from 2/6
1st number: 2/6, 2nd number: 2 0/4
2/6 - 8/4 is -5/3.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 6 and 4 is 12
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 12 - For the 1st fraction, since 6 × 2 = 12,
2/6 = 2 × 2/6 × 2 = 4/12 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 4 × 3 = 12,
8/4 = 8 × 3/4 × 3 = 24/12 - Subtract the two like fractions:
4/12 - 24/12 = 4 - 24/12 = -20/12 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is -5/3
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